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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Orleans, Massachusetts

Explore 28 historic maps of Orleans from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Orleans's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Orleans's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Orleans, MA maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Chatham
    1917 Map of Chatham
    1917 Chatham
    1917 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape's eastern elbow is captured here during the First World War era, showing a landscape defined by maritime navigation and shifting sands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the positions of the Chatham Lights, the Chatham Br. railroad, and the long profile of Monomoy Island.
  4. 1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Print · USGS
    The mid-Cape and Outer Cape regions are shown here during the early war years, documenting a landscape of coastal villages and maritime trade. Researchers can trace family roots through old settlements like South Truro, find the grounds of Camp Edwards, or locate historic aids like Sandy Neck Light.
  7. 1942 Map of Chatham
    1942 Map of Chatham
    1942 Chatham
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal life on Cape Cod at the start of the 1940s centered on maritime safety and family-named waters. Researchers can trace the locations of the Chatham Lighthouse, Peoples Cem, and the long-lost Old Harbor C G Sta on the outer beach.
  10. 1942 Map of Nauset, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Nauset, 1943 Print
    1942 Nauset
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lower Cape Cod and its maritime frontier are captured here during the early Forties, showing the vital coastal infrastructure of the era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations and landmarks from South Wellfleet to Chatham, including Nauset Beach Light and several Life Saving Stations.
  13. 1943 Map of Harwich
    1943 Map of Harwich
    1943 Harwich
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-Cape Cod in the early 1940s shows a landscape of glacial kettle ponds and coastal villages connected by the New York New Haven and Hartford RR. Genealogists can trace family names through the Dillingham Cem and Evergreen Cem or locate old school sites like Sea Pine Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Chatham
    1943 Map of Chatham
    1943 Chatham
    1943 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod’s southeastern elbow is captured here during the early years of the war, showing a world of maritime navigation and coastal hamlets. You can trace family history at Peoples Cem or locate historic beacons like Chatham Lighthouse and Stage Harbor Lighthouse.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Orleans
    1944 Map of Orleans
    1944 Orleans
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal life on the Outer Cape is captured here during the early forties, showing the transition from traditional maritime work to early recreation. Trace the old rail line of the New York New Haven and Hartford or locate historical landmarks like the Nauset Beach Lighthouse and Evergreen Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1946 Map of Orleans, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Orleans, 1958 Print
    1946 Orleans
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape is mapped here just after the war, showing the coastal villages of Barnstable County before modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Evergreen Cemetery, the Nauset Beach Lighthouse, and historic landings like Rock Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Providence
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1947 Map of Chatham, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Chatham, 1956 Print
    1947 Chatham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's lower elbow appears in detail just after the war, showing the maritime and village life of this coastal community. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Seaside Cem or locate the Chatham C G Sta and Chatham Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Providence
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.
  34. 1949 Map of Harwich, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Harwich, 1957 Print
    1949 Harwich
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Barnstable County comes to life in this mid-century survey, documenting the area between the bay and the sound as post-war growth began. Researchers can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail corridor and locate family plots in Evergreen Cem or Dillingham Grove Cem.
  37. 1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal New England at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape shaped by maritime industry and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the New York, New Haven & Hartford RR and locate legacy sites like Fort Adams and Quonset Point Naval Air Station.
  40. 1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are shown in detail during the late 1950s, from the urban cores to the tips of the islands. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Quonset Point Naval Air Station, the defense works at Fort Adams, and the rail network of the New York, New Haven and Hartford RR.
  43. 1961 Map of Chatham, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Chatham, 1964 Print
    1961 Chatham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Barnstable County comes to life in this mid-century survey of the southeastern tip of the Cape. Genealogists and local historians can locate Union Cem, the historic Chatham Lighthouse, and family landmarks like Uncle Seths Pond or Nickersons Neck.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1961 Map of Harwich, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Harwich, 1964 Print
    1961 Harwich
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape's coastal villages and interior cranberry bogs are meticulously charted during the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family names at Evergreen Cem and Brewster Cem, while rail enthusiasts can follow the New York New Haven and Hartford line.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1962 Map of Orleans, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Orleans, 1964 Print
    1962 Orleans
    1964 Print · USGS
    The outer Cape during the early sixties reveals a landscape of interconnected tidal harbors and cranberry culture. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Orleans and North Eastham, locating the Nauset Beach Lighthouse, Evergreen Cemetery, and the New Haven RR line.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Providence
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern New England's coastal and industrial heartland is captured here in the early sixties, from the Rhode Island mainland to the far reaches of the Cape. Researchers can trace mid-century growth in Providence or locate landmarks on Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Island.
  55. 1974 Map of Harwich, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Harwich, 1976 Print
    1974 Harwich
    1976 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's mid-century character is preserved here, showing the balance between quiet bay-side villages and bustling sound-side harbors. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Wychmere Harbor, and the La Salette Seminary.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1974 Map of Orleans, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Orleans, 1976 Print
    1974 Orleans
    1976 Print · USGS
    Lower Cape Cod in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of protected shoreline and growing seasonal communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of the peninsula through landmarks like Nauset Light, the Penn Central rail corridor, and the grounds of Soldiers Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1974 Map of Chatham, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Chatham, 1976 Print
    1974 Chatham
    1976 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's elbow in the mid-1970s shows a landscape defined by shifting sands and a storied maritime heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Seaside Cem or Old Cem and locate landmarks like the Chatham Lighthouse and Stage Island.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1977 Map of Chatham, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Chatham, 1981 Print
    1977 Chatham
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape coastline is revealed in high detail in the late seventies, showing the shifting relationship between sea and sand. Trace the development of Chatham and South Orleans behind the protective barrier of Nauset Beach.
  67. 1977 Map of Orleans, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Orleans, 1981 Print
    1977 Orleans
    1981 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's outer reaches appear in striking photographic detail during the late 1970s, showcasing the interplay of water and sand. Trace coastal changes and properties across Orleans, Eastham, and the fragile sands of Nauset Beach.
  70. 1977 Map of Harwich, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Harwich, 1981 Print
    1977 Harwich
    1981 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cape Cod is captured in this photographic survey stretching from Brewster to Harwich Port. Trace coastal development and inland landmarks like Long Pond and the winding Herring River.
  73. 1986 Map of New Bedford
    1986 Map of New Bedford
    1986 New Bedford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts and the Cape are shown here during the mid-eighties, a period of notable coastal growth and modernization. Researchers can trace the development of maritime hubs like Woods Hole and New Bedford or locate landmarks within Myles Standish State Forest.
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